Romania Secondary Education Project

Abstract*

The development objectives of the Secondary Education Project for Romania are to improve the transition from upper secondary into tertiary education and increase the retention in the first year of tertiary education in project-supported education institutions. The project comprises of three components. The first component, school-based and systemic interventions will finance supply-side interventions at the school and system levels to address the... Show More

Development Objective

The proposed Project Development Objectives are to improve the transition from upper secondary into tertiary education and increase the retention in the first year of tertiary education in project-supported education institutions.

Key Details

Project Details

Project ID
P148585
Status
Closed
Team Leader
Alina Sava
Borrower 2
Ministry of Finance

Country
Romania
Disclosure Date
November 18, 2014
Approval Date
(as of board presentation)
March 16, 2015
Effective Date
October 14, 2015

Total Project Cost 1
US$ 243.10 million
Implementing Agency
Ministry of Education,Ministry of Education/ Unit for Externally Financed Projects
Region
Europe and Central Asia
Fiscal Year 3
2015

Commitment Amount
US$ 243.10 million
Environmental Category
C
Last Update Date
January 10, 2024
Closing Date
November 30, 2024

Consultant Services required
TBD
Last Stage Reached
BANK APPROVED

Notes
1. Total project cost includes funding from World Bank and non-bank sources in US$ millions. Active and Closed projects show current commitments. Proposed (pipeline) and dropped projects show the forecast amount. The commitment amount for projects in the pipeline is indicative and may be modified during the project preparation.
2. Borrower refers to the Borrower of a Loan or Recipient of a Grant.
3. ”Fiscal Year” is the fiscal year in which the project was approved (or dropped if the status is dropped). The World Bank's fiscal year is from July 1 - June 30. For example, a fiscal year of 1996 corresponds to July 1, 1995 - June 30, 1996.

Sectors

Themes

FY17 - Human Development and Gender

FY17 - Education102%
- FY17 - Access to Education44%
- FY17 - Education Financing37%
- FY17 - Science and Technology7%
- FY17 - Standards, Curriculum and Textbooks7%
- FY17 - Teachers7%

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Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

Financier	Commitments
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development	243.10

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line	IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment	243.10
IDA Commitment	N/A
IBRD + IDA Commitment	243.10

Lending Instrument
Grant Amount	N/A
Total Project Cost**	243.10

Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of March 31, 2025

No data available.

Detailed Financial Activity as of March 31, 2025

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Period	Financier	Transaction Type	Amount (US$)
Jun 11, 2021	IBRD-84810	Loan Disb	9,188,105.00
May 18, 2021	IBRD-84810	Loan Disb	5,505,277.50
May 1, 2021	IBRD-84810	Int Charges	126,103.13
May 28, 2021	IBRD-84810	Loan Disb	9,210,848.00
May 1, 2021	IBRD-84810	Int Charges	234,517.30
Dec 22, 2020	IBRD-84810	Loan Disb	4,654,866.50
Nov 25, 2020	IBRD-84810	Loan Disb	8,091,642.00
Nov 1, 2020	IBRD-84810	Int Charges	1,741.12
Nov 1, 2020	IBRD-84810	Int Charges	2,861.26
Nov 1, 2020	IBRD-84810	Int Charges	244,996.84
Nov 1, 2020	IBRD-84810	Int Charges	161,474.05
May 6, 2020	IBRD-84810	Loan Disb	5,667,729.00
Jun 24, 2020	IBRD-84810	Loan Disb	3,960,602.20
Aug 22, 2023	IBRD-84810	Loan Disb	4,302,438.00
Aug 22, 2023	IBRD-84810	Loan Disb	3,009,600.80
Nov 1, 2022	IBRD-84810	Int Charges	121,826.44
Nov 1, 2022	IBRD-84810	Int Charges	375,630.00
Dec 22, 2022	IBRD-84810	Loan Disb	15,116,886.00
May 25, 2022	IBRD-84810	Loan Disb	7,559,642.00
May 1, 2022	IBRD-84810	Int Charges	139,572.00
May 1, 2022	IBRD-84810	Int Charges	248,163.75
Jun 10, 2022	IBRD-84810	Loan Disb	3,047,239.80
Nov 1, 2021	IBRD-84810	Int Charges	188,598.56
Nov 1, 2021	IBRD-84810	Int Charges	213,176.16
Mar 16, 2015	IBRD-84810	Loan Commitment	243,100,000.00
May 1, 2024	IBRD-84810	Int Charges	64,418.16
May 1, 2024	IBRD-84810	Int Charges	4,109,725.50
Mar 26, 2024	IBRD-84810	Loan Disb	1,666,846.60
Jan 30, 2024	IBRD-84810	Loan Disb	3,318,259.80
May 22, 2024	IBRD-84810	Loan Disb	4,279,338.00
Aug 31, 2023	IBRD-84810	Loan Disb	3,851,834.50
Nov 29, 2023	IBRD-84810	Loan Disb	7,271,085.00
Nov 1, 2023	IBRD-84810	Int Charges	96,125.02
Nov 1, 2023	IBRD-84810	Int Charges	3,139,102.20
Dec 4, 2023	IBRD-84810	Loan Disb	8,131,049.00
May 1, 2023	IBRD-84810	Int Charges	116,698.65
May 1, 2023	IBRD-84810	Int Charges	1,907,703.50
Jul 18, 2023	IBRD-84810	Loan Disb	4,903,503.50
Jul 13, 2023	IBRD-84810	Loan Disb	5,339,557.00
Feb 17, 2017	IBRD-84810	Loan Disb	562,528.40
May 1, 2017	IBRD-84810	Int Charges	48.14
May 1, 2017	IBRD-84810	Int Charges	94.73
May 1, 2017	IBRD-84810	Int Charges	269,476.62
Nov 14, 2017	IBRD-84810	Loan Disb	1,229,092.50
Sep 2, 2016	IBRD-84810	Loan Disb	120,496.11
May 1, 2016	IBRD-84810	Int Charges	499,100.28
Nov 1, 2016	IBRD-84810	Int Charges	276,429.03
Dec 11, 2015	IBRD-84810	Fee Charges	548,625.00
May 1, 2018	IBRD-84810	Int Charges	292,282.16
May 1, 2018	IBRD-84810	Int Charges	16,255.73
Nov 1, 2018	IBRD-84810	Int Charges	278,259.44
Nov 1, 2018	IBRD-84810	Int Charges	23,746.35
Nov 1, 2018	IBRD-84810	Int Charges	119.29
Nov 1, 2018	IBRD-84810	Int Charges	209.69
Nov 1, 2017	IBRD-84810	Int Charges	150.59
Nov 1, 2017	IBRD-84810	Int Charges	289,972.70
Nov 1, 2017	IBRD-84810	Int Charges	9,777.97
Jan 12, 2018	IBRD-84810	Loan Disb	1,271,008.50
Nov 1, 2017	IBRD-84810	Int Charges	81.87
Apr 20, 2018	IBRD-84810	Loan Disb	1,712,949.10
May 1, 2017	IBRD-84810	Int Charges	1,230.68
Apr 25, 2017	IBRD-84810	Loan Disb	1,862,054.10
Jun 30, 2020	IBRD-84810	Loan Disb	1,518,044.80
Mar 17, 2020	IBRD-84810	Loan Disb	5,351,702.50
Dec 10, 2019	IBRD-84810	Loan Disb	1,840,370.10
May 1, 2020	IBRD-84810	Int Charges	245,281.53
May 1, 2020	IBRD-84810	Int Charges	69,671.75
Nov 1, 2019	IBRD-84810	Int Charges	1,641.79
May 29, 2019	IBRD-84810	Loan Disb	3,332,632.80
May 23, 2019	IBRD-84810	Loan Disb	1,449,573.60
Apr 16, 2019	IBRD-84810	Loan Disb	5,125,259.50
Nov 1, 2019	IBRD-84810	Int Charges	3,218.84
Nov 1, 2019	IBRD-84810	Int Charges	256,556.81
Nov 1, 2019	IBRD-84810	Int Charges	76,301.58
May 1, 2019	IBRD-84810	Int Charges	268,830.16
May 1, 2019	IBRD-84810	Int Charges	24,072.17
Mar 18, 2019	IBRD-84810	Loan Disb	2,291,187.80
Mar 18, 2019	IBRD-84810	Loan Disb	1,501,312.50
Nov 8, 2021	IBRD-84810	Loan Disb	19,943,426.00
May 20, 2021	IBRD-84810	Loan Disb	12,267,042.00
Nov 18, 2021	IBRD-84810	Loan Disb	2,433,587.50

Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name	Review	Date
Progress towards achievement of PDO	Satisfactory	2024-08-20
Monitoring and Evaluation	Satisfactory	2024-08-20
Overall Implementation Progress (IP)	Satisfactory	2024-08-20
Procurement	Satisfactory	2024-08-20
Financial Management	Moderately Satisfactory	2024-08-20
Project Management	Satisfactory	2024-08-20

COMPLETION RATINGS

No data available.

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

No data available.

Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATOR		BASELINE	CURRENT	TARGET

Average dropout rate in the final grade in project-supported high schools Value 6.50 0.54 2.50
Date June 30, 2014 January 11, 2024 October 31, 2024
Comment
Average retention rate in the first year of tertiary education in project-supported faculties Value 79.40 82.27 82.00
Date June 30, 2014 January 11, 2024 October 31, 2024
Comment
Percentage of project-supported high schools with dropout rate above 7% Value 23.10 14.29 10.00
Date June 30, 2014 December 5, 2018 December 31, 2022
Comment
Average Baccalaureate passing rate in project-supported high schools Value 49.60 69.03 61.60
Date June 30, 2014 January 11, 2024 October 31, 2024
Comment
Average graduation rate in project-supported high schools Value 86.90 96.01 96.90
Date June 30, 2014 January 11, 2024 October 31, 2024
Comment

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATOR		BASELINE	CURRENT	TARGET

Percentage of eligible high-schools benefitting from the project grants Value 0.00 82.00 82.00
Date June 30, 2014 January 11, 2024 October 31, 2024
Comment
Percentage of eligible faculties benefitting from project grants Value 0.00 71.79 75.00
Date January 1, 2016 January 11, 2024 October 31, 2024
Comment
Percentage of project-supported high schools that implement the grants in compliance with grant performance indicators Value 0.00 100.00 100.00
Date December 11, 2015 January 11, 2024 October 31, 2024
Comment
Number of at risk tertiary education students benefiting from remediation and counseling programs Value 0.00 54010.00 50000.00
Date December 11, 2015 January 11, 2024 October 31, 2024
Comment

Share of students of project-supported high school attending bridge programs who demonstrate motivation to pursue tertiary education	Value	0.00	0.00	30.00
	Date	December 31, 2018	January 11, 2024	October 31, 2024
	Comment

Percentage of project-supported high schools that implement the grants in compliance with requirements for citizen engagement applicable to the Project	Value	0.00	100.00	90.00
	Date	January 1, 2016	January 11, 2024	October 31, 2024
	Comment

Number of project-supported high school students who participate in bridge programs Value 0.00 14623.00 12000.00
Date January 1, 2016 January 11, 2024 October 31, 2024
Comment
Average percentage of students of project-supported high school benefiting from remedial, tutoring or counselling activities Value 0.00 40.31 50.00
Date June 30, 2014 January 11, 2024 October 31, 2024
Comment
Direct project beneficiaries Value 0.00 774825.00 800000.00
Date September 1, 2014 January 11, 2024 September 30, 2024
Comment
Grade 9 assessment developed and administered, and results used to inform policy Value No No Yes
Date January 1, 2016 January 11, 2024 October 31, 2024
Comment
Female beneficiaries Value 0.00 0.00 50.00
Date September 1, 2014 June 22, 2018 December 31, 2022
Comment
Large-scale primary/secondary learning assessments completed Value 0.00 2.00 2.00
Date October 25, 2016 January 11, 2024 October 31, 2024
Comment
Students benefiting from direct interventions to enhance learning Value 0.00 632414.00 800000.00
Date February 1, 2016 January 11, 2024 October 31, 2024
Comment
Students benefiting from direct interventions to enhance learning - Female Value 0.00 180354.00 225000.00
Date
Comment

Average dropout rate in the final grade in project-supported high schools	Value	6.50	0.54	2.50
	Date	June 30, 2014	January 11, 2024	October 31, 2024
	Comment

Average retention rate in the first year of tertiary education in project-supported faculties	Value	79.40	82.27	82.00
	Date	June 30, 2014	January 11, 2024	October 31, 2024
	Comment

Percentage of project-supported high schools with dropout rate above 7%	Value	23.10	14.29	10.00
	Date	June 30, 2014	December 5, 2018	December 31, 2022
	Comment

Average Baccalaureate passing rate in project-supported high schools	Value	49.60	69.03	61.60
	Date	June 30, 2014	January 11, 2024	October 31, 2024
	Comment

Average graduation rate in project-supported high schools	Value	86.90	96.01	96.90
	Date	June 30, 2014	January 11, 2024	October 31, 2024
	Comment

Direct project beneficiaries	Value	0.00	774825.00	800000.00
	Date	September 1, 2014	January 11, 2024	September 30, 2024
	Comment

Female beneficiaries	Value	0.00	0.00	50.00
	Date	September 1, 2014	June 22, 2018	December 31, 2022
	Comment

Students benefiting from direct interventions to enhance learning - Female	Value	0.00	180354.00	225000.00
	Date
	Comment

Romania Secondary Education Project

Abstract*

Development Objective

Key Details

Project Details

Sectors

Themes

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Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of March 31, 2025

Detailed Financial Activity as of March 31, 2025

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

COMPLETION RATINGS

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS